Music and Movement
by Carole Peterson
May 22, 2009
Reg. 8:00am, Workshop 8:30am - 3:30pm Max. Reg.: 70
Stone Quarry Recreation Park
6845 North German Church Road
Byron, Illinois

Description/Bio: WHAT – new songs that will be instant "hits" with children because they are developmentally appropriate and fun! HOW – classroom management techniques that really work with high-activity songs, plus how to put together a dedicated music time, even if you're musically challenged. WHY – current brain and physical development research supporting the need for frequent musical exposure for young children. Workshops are VERY participatory – we learn best by doing. I teach with enthusiasm – and participants learn with enthusiasm, just as their students do! My "10 Terrific Techniques for Teaching Music" help keep a class organized not only at music time, but ALL the time! Creating a dedicated music time takes a little practice, but with the seven categories to choose from, it's fill in the blanks and go! From the basic "H.U.M. – Highly Usable Music!" seminar to the target-audience "Tiny Tunes " and "Gotta Dance", participants return to their preschool/daycare/special services energized. Teaching Standards addressed: #3 Diversity, #5 Learning Environment, #7 Communication. Dubbed "the Pied Piper of children's music".

Carole Peterson is a nationally renowned music specialist. Her cross-curricular music and guidance techniques instantly invite all audiences from the youngest child to the oldest adult to join in singing, dancing and rhythmic movement. Miss Carole teaches: HOW - classroom management techniques that really work! WHY - brain research that supports the active music imperative WHAT - developmentally appropriate movement and movement activities children love! Ms. Peterson has been teaching music for children one to six years old since 1989. Through her company, Macaroni Soup!, she travels across the US presenting concerts for children and families, and workshops for teachers, librarians and parents. Her four award-winning CD's are treasured for their usefulness, appropriateness and simplicity. Carole lives in Chicago with her two children: Camden, at DePaul University's Theater School and Greg, at Lawrence University, and her fiancee Jim.

This training will provide 5.5 hours for the following:

• CPDUs (Continuing Professional Development Units) for teacher certification
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credit in area(s) #2 & #8
• CE credit for SLP, SW, LCPC, PT, and OT professionals

Registration form for this workshop.